Monday, July 5, 2010

Taiko don't care.

These are taiko.

Taiko don't care about your age, race, religion, creed, caste, nationality, culture, height, weight, sex, gender, orientation, or political affiliation.

Taiko don't care if you play because of your heritage, for empowerment, to further the art form, out of obligation, or because it's fun.

Taiko don't care where your bachi came from, who your sensei is, how big your practice space is, or how long you've been playing.

Taiko don't care if you play for concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings, parades, restaurant openings, family and friends, or just for yourself.

Taiko don't care if your group is about testosterone, community-building, fancy patterns, superstars, Buddhist philosophy, social connections, joyous playing, or recreation.

All taiko want is for you to make a good sound on them. It's people that make issues out of all the other stuff.

Don't be one of those people.

Strive to make good sounds! :)

3 comments:

  1. Cheers. Nice and concise.

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  2. I like it - that's all that ever need to be said!

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  3. Your text is great.
    Realy nice.
    Now, would like to go a bit further
    If taiko just want good sound, how about making good sound for nazis enthusiasts....
    Will taiko be happy ?

    I would just like to point to what people really wants when they make good sound ? Peace, joy, fun or superiority, truth agains those who are wrong, war ????
    Because they will only create what they give throughout the good sound....
    That could be a subject. Isn't it ?
    Best regards

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